1. 表示一般性的事或事情,与 thing, matter, business, event 等大致同义,是可数名词:
Thats my affair, not yours. 那是我的事,不是你的事。
Its an affair of great importance. 这是件很重要的事。
The affair wasnt so easily settled. 这件事不那么容易解决。
2. 在口语可以模糊地表示活动、事件、东西等,且多与叙述性的形容词或定语连用:
The meeting was a noisy affair. 会议开得很吵闹。
The party was a dull affair. 这次聚会单调乏味。
Last years Christmas was a merry affair. 去年的圣诞节过得令人愉快。
3. 有时表示重要的事情、事务,或复杂含混的情况、事态等,通常用复数形式,且一般不与定冠词连用:
The minister deals withimportant affairs of state. 这位大巨处理重要的国务。
Whats the state of affairs? 情况怎样?
How do affairs stand? 情况怎样?
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